About Bandits Roost
Number of accommodations: 103
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2026 Season availability
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- Dump station on site
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Reviews (1821)
What Guests Are Saying
Bandits Roost is praised for its spacious, clean, and beautiful campsites, with many guests highlighting the welcoming staff and peaceful atmosphere. The campground offers convenient access to local attractions and activities, making it a favorite for returning visitors. While some maintenance issues, such as the boat ramp and bathhouse updates, were noted, the overall experience remains highly positive.
What Guests Are Saying
Bandits Roost is praised for its spacious, clean, and beautiful campsites, with many guests highlighting the welcoming staff and peaceful atmosphere. The campground offers convenient access to local attractions and activities, making it a favorite for returning visitors. While some maintenance issues, such as the boat ramp and bathhouse updates, were noted, the overall experience remains highly positive.
Review Summary
Gerald F
VerifiedMay 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 58, Loop: A
Clean, peaceful, beautiful. A-29, large, private, fairly level, 35’ MH. Took a ride to Mt. Airy to see Mayberry, a must if you watched the show.
Carol R
VerifiedMay 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: A
We stayed at Bandits Roost to attend the annual MerleFest music festival for the first time. The site is located just off the highway, a few miles from the festival, and offers easy access. We were lucky to be able to reserve a pull-through spot at the pull through row's end with water on three sides, plus electric and water hookups. Sites are spacious, there's a dump station by the bath house, Wi-Fi isn't available but cell reception is strong. Since we were here for the music festival, we didn’t take in any of the park’s amenities. We'll be back to enjoy those in the future.
Carol R
VerifiedMay 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: A
We stayed at Bandits Roost to attend the annual MerleFest music festival for the first time. The site is located just off the highway, a few miles from the festival, and offers easy access. We were lucky to be able to reserve a pull-through spot at the pull through row's end with water on three sides, plus electric and water hookups. Sites are spacious, there's a dump station by the bath house, Wi-Fi isn't available but cell reception is strong. Since we were here for the music festival, we didn’t take in any of the park’s amenities. We'll be back to enjoy those in the future.
Larry B
VerifiedMay 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 52, Loop: A
Nice, peaceful campground. Site 52 was level and had partial shade, but was still open enough for decent Starlink performance. Bathhouse facility was good, but is due for an update.
Gwen G
VerifiedMay 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: A
Great campground and experience. Gorgeous scenery.
Gwen G
VerifiedMay 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: A
Great campground and experience. Gorgeous scenery.
Larry B
VerifiedMay 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 52, Loop: A
Nice, peaceful campground. Site 52 was level and had partial shade, but was still open enough for decent Starlink performance. Bathhouse facility was good, but is due for an update.
Angela H
VerifiedMay 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 84, Loop: B
We love the Bandits Rooster Campground!! The only issue is the boat ramp needs some work.
Angela H
VerifiedMay 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 84, Loop: B
We love the Bandits Rooster Campground!! The only issue is the boat ramp needs some work.
Michael K
VerifiedMay 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 88, Loop: B
Park is quiet and our section B was very shady. Our site was mostly level, but dropped off on the back a bit. We did not use the showers, but bathroom clean, though desperately in need of a renovation. Road around campsites is very narrow, but site was plenty long for our 30 foot 5th wheel and truck.
Location Bandits Roost
Address:
667 Jess Walsh Road
Wilkesboro, NC, 28697-0182
United States
From Winston-Salem, North Carolina, take Highway 421 North (approximately 55 miles) to Exit 286B, turn left onto Highway 268 and continue for approximately 5 miles. Turn right onto Jess Walsh Road. Campground entrance is located at the end of the road.
From Charlotte, North Carolina, take I-77 North (approximately 60 miles) before merging onto Highway 421 North towards Wilkesboro/Boone. Continue to Exit 286B (approximately 20 miles), turn left onto Highway 268 and continue for approximately 5 miles. Turn right onto Jess Walsh Road. Campground entrance is located at the end of the road.
Travel times from:
Winston Salem: 1 hour.
Charlotte: 1.5 hours.
The campground is accessible via Highway 421, which is approximately 5 miles from Highway 268, and I-77 is also within reach, merging onto Highway 421 toward Wilkesboro/Boone.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.1219 / -81.2507
Elevation: 339 feet
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
